“When I think of my life in Le Vele, my skin crawls with rage,” says Omero Benfenati.
At first, the residents campaigned to stay in their flats, forming a support group called Il Comitato Vele.
This week, however, marks a new chapter for the beleaguered estate, with the announcement that authorities will finally tear down the distinctive sail-shaped tower blocks.
“Nothing will compare to life in Le Vele,” says Maria Tavano, one of Liparulo’s old neighbours who frequently drops by.